Distance from Soweto to Maitland

N Soweto → Maitland

Road distance

1,391.3 km

Metro routes · M5 / N1

Soweto to Maitland is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,391.3 km in roughly 15 hrs 7 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,244.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 7 min

Start point

Isigwe Street

End point

Long Street

Return: 30 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

907 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,720.64

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,723.64

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2228, 27.8900

End coords Destination point

-33.9225, 18.4931

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 16 °C Soweto Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Maitland Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Soweto → Maitland

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Car

1,391.3 km

15 hrs 7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,391.3 km

~21 hrs 24 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 32 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → CPT (2 hrs 31 min)
🚗 11 km from Cape Town International
↑ 10 hrs 18 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Soweto

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 362 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 362 km from start

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Hotel Soon after Soweto

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 362 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 362 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Soweto

Finish Maitland

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Soweto to Maitland via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Soweto to Maitland via M5

Metro arterial route M5
Head on Isigwe Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Forbes Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Sanders Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle

0.5 km
Turn right onto Sanders Road

0.8 km
Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway

0.0 km
Continue onto Soweto Highway

3.7 km
Turn right towards N1

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

7.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

68.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland

0.2 km
Turn left onto Royal Road

0.6 km
Turn right onto Essex Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Norway Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Long Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

695.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 33 min • 7 hrs 33 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

231.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Maitland

07:48 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:46

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 9 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,815.46

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.83

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R278.25

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,121.54

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint

695.9 km

Total: 1,391.3 km

Midpoint 695.9 km

1,391.3 km 15 hrs 7 min

Destination Maitland End: Long Street -33.92250, 18.49306

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,391.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,782.5 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 7 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 695.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint -31.08215, 24.42557

End -33.92250, 18.49306

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Soweto from Maitland? +

Soweto is about 1,391.3 km from Maitland by road.

How long does it take from Soweto to Maitland? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Maitland in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Soweto to Maitland? +

Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.

What's the estimated fuel amount from Soweto to Maitland? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,799.77 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,810.79 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,796.77 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,930.99 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Maitland? +

Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Places from Soweto to Maitland

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Pick n Pay Express

Mugg & Bean

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Quickshop

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Bootlegger Coffee Company

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Y2K College

Shoprite

Asbestos Removal & Roofing

Tops at Spar

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Tafelberg Furnishers N1 Northgate

Oude Molen Technical High School

Driveshafts Centre Maitland

LinkQage (Head Office)

Builders Warehouse

Quality Office Furniture

OK MiniMark Brooklyn Junction

Bootlegger Coffee Company

Clicks

Ysterplaat Primary School

Modern Auto Midas

Pinelands Montessori

Pick n Pay Express

Old Mutual

KwikSpar

Gaia Waldorf School

7 Landies

Peninsula Power Products

Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Express

Pinelands High School

Back Area Garden Deli

Cape of Storms Distilling Company

Trailer Tow It

Canvasland

Holy Cross Convent School

Performance Brands South Africa

First Ascent Head Office

Flying Brick

Capago

KTM Cape Town

Baseline

Dogz at Home Dog Training Centre

AFDA

Observatory Improvement District

Sex Workers Education & Advocacy Taskforce

Shell Select

Austrian Consulate

The Local Baker

My Laundry Lounge

Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading

Jan Kriel Garage & Panel Shop

Tops at Spar

Shell Select

Mnandi Textiles & Design

Hawkes & Findlay Hardware Store

The Development Action Group

Revolution Records

Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA)

Voom Voom

SIXLOVE Studio

Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust

Shell

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability - Africa

FAMSA

Fantasy Cars CC

Shell Select

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